Overview of BIOS Features

3.7Boot Options

In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a hard drive, optical drive, removable drive, or the network. The default setting is for the optical drive to be the first boot device, the hard drive second, removable drive third, and the network fourth.

3.7.1Network Boot

The network can be selected as a boot device. This selection allows booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

Pressing the <F12> key during POST automatically forces booting from the LAN. To use this key during POST, the User Access Level in the BIOS Setup program's Security menu must be set to Full.

3.7.2Booting Without Attached Devices

For use in embedded applications, the BIOS has been designed so that after passing the POST, the operating system loader is invoked even if the following devices are not present:

Video adapter

Keyboard

Mouse

3.7.3Changing the Default Boot Device During POST

Pressing the <F10> key during POST causes a boot device menu to be displayed. This menu displays the list of available boot devices. Table 23 lists the boot device menu options.

Table 23. Boot Device Menu Options

Boot Device Menu Function Keys

Description

<> or <>

Selects a default boot device

 

 

<Enter>

Exits the menu, and boots from the selected device

 

 

<Esc>

Exits the menu and boots according to the boot priority

 

defined through BIOS setup

 

 

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Intel BOXDC53427HYE specifications Boot Options, Network Boot, Booting Without Attached Devices, Boot Device Menu Options

BOXDC53427HYE specifications

The Intel BOXDC53427HYE is a compact and efficient embedded computing solution that caters to a variety of applications, ranging from industrial automation to digital signage. Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, specifically the Intel Core i5-3427U, the BOXDC53427HYE is designed with a focus on performance, energy efficiency, and durability. With its low thermal design power (TDP) of just 17 watts, this embedded PC excels in environments where power consumption is critical.

One of the key features of the BOXDC53427HYE is its support for dual-channel DDR3 memory, allowing for a maximum capacity of 16GB. This capability enhances the system's multitasking ability and ensures smooth operation even under heavy workloads. The integration of Intel HD Graphics 4000 provides robust visual performance for multimedia applications, making this device well-suited for tasks that involve video rendering or graphical displays.

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